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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.16, 685.22 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.16, 685.22 and 251.61 is: 377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.16 : 685.22 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.16/685.22 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.16x = 685.22 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.16x = 172,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,406.95/457.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.13

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